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French Empire Hercules and Hesione Candelabra
Cella
for sale €3,276     $3,556
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French Empire Hercules and Hesione Candelabra

19th century
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Rare pair of early 19th century French Empire/Restauration period patinated and gilt bronze ormolu three branch figural candelabra depicting Hercules and the Trojan princess Hesione. Hesione, the daughter of Laomedon, was chained to a rock to be sacrificed to a sea monster and was rescued by Hercules. Nicely modelled with Hercules holding his iconic club and Hesione her broken chain. Both figures hold aloft floral decorated three branch candelabras with elegant central stems topped with a flame. Standing on gilt and patinated bronze baluster style bases. France, circa 1825.

Physical Dimensions
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Cella has dated this French Empire Bronze Candelabra to the 19th Century.

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SA1221359
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CA1123
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Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

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Rare pair of early 19th century French Empire/Restauration period patinated and gilt bronze ormolu three branch figural candelabra depicting Hercules and the Trojan princess Hesione.
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Hesione, the daughter of Laomedon, was chained to a rock to be sacrificed to a sea monster and was rescued by Hercules.
Cella

Nicely modelled with Hercules holding his iconic club and Hesione her broken chain. Both figures hold aloft floral decorated three branch candelabras with elegant central stems topped with a flame. Standing on gilt and patinated bronze baluster style bases. France, circa 1825.

Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this French Empire Bronze Candelabra to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221359
Dealers Internal Ref
CA1123
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

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A pair of French Empire gilt and patinated bronze multi-light candelabras featuring classical figures of Hercules and Hesione.
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A pair of French Empire gilt and patinated bronze multi-light candelabras featuring classical figures of Hercules and Hesione.
French Empire Hercules and Hesione candelabra
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A pair of French Empire gilt and patinated bronze multi-light candelabras featuring classical figures of Hercules and Hesione.
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FAQs

French Empire candelabras are early nineteenth-century decorative lighting pieces characterised by classical Greek and Roman motifs, symmetrical forms, and high-contrast metalwork. They often feature neoclassical figures supporting candle arms mounted on stepped bases.

These items were primarily constructed from cast bronze, using mercury gilding, known as ormolu, for gold surfaces alongside dark patinated bronze. High-grade marble or slate was also frequently integrated into the base foundations.

Authentic early nineteenth-century pieces display heavy cast bronze construction, hand-chased details, and irregular internal threading on assembly rods. Mercury gilding exhibits a deep lustre with natural age wear rather than uniform modern electroplating.

Position a pair symmetrically on a modern sideboard, fireplace mantelpiece, or console table to create a focal point. Combining contrasting patinated bronze with minimalist modern artwork provides balance between historical and contemporary aesthetic elements.

Dust gently using a soft, dry brush or microfibre cloth without commercial chemical metal polishes. Avoid applying water or abrasive solvents, as moisture can compromise the original gilding and patinated surfaces over time.
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